Scholes Criticizes Ten Hag for Signing Onana and De Ligt: They’ve Fallen Short

Former Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has taken aim at the club’s current manager, Erik ten Hag, criticizing him for the signings of André Onana and Matthijs de Ligt. Scholes, known for his straightforward opinions, believes these two high-profile acquisitions have fallen short of expectations.

André Onana, the Cameroonian goalkeeper, was brought in to replace long-serving David de Gea, but his performances have been inconsistent since arriving at Old Trafford. Scholes has expressed concern over Onana’s ability to handle the physical and fast-paced nature of the Premier League. While Onana is known for his ball-playing skills and command of the box, Scholes has pointed out that his decision-making and positioning have left United vulnerable defensively.

Matthijs de Ligt, who has been a top target for Manchester United for several seasons, has also come under fire from Scholes. The Dutch center-back, who played under Ten Hag at Ajax, was expected to strengthen United’s backline. However, Scholes believes de Ligt hasn’t lived up to the hype, failing to display the leadership and defensive solidity that United desperately need. Scholes has suggested that de Ligt, though talented, has struggled to adapt to the Premier League’s demands, raising questions about whether Ten Hag made the right call in bringing him in.

Scholes’ critique comes at a time when Manchester United has faced inconsistent form, and his comments reflect the growing frustration among fans and pundits. As pressure mounts on Ten Hag to deliver results, Scholes’ harsh assessment adds to the scrutiny over the manager’s recruitment decisions, with Onana and de Ligt now facing the challenge of proving their worth on the biggest stage.